What is an ovulation test? An ovulation test (LH test, ovulation test) is an over-the-counter test system that is intended to help women determine their ovulation as simply and reliably as possible and thus identify their fertile days. The various providers promise that it is easy to get pregnant quickly. In fact, studies have shown … Ovulation test: Application and significance
What happens during cryopreservation? If cells or tissue are removed from the body, they do not remain intact for long. In principle, the same applies as with fruit or vegetables: once harvested, it lasts for a while in the refrigerator, but then begins to decompose or serves as a food source for bacteria or fungi. … Cryopreservation: Cells in Hibernation
What is in vitro maturation? In vitro maturation is a relatively new procedure and not yet established as a routine procedure. In this procedure, immature eggs (oocytes) are removed from the ovaries and hormonally stimulated in the test tube for further maturation. If this is successful, these cells are available for artificial insemination. The idea … In Vitro Maturation: Process, Chances, and Risks
When can a woman become pregnant? Girls can become pregnant as soon as their hormones bring them to sexual maturity. Today, this happens much earlier than it did with our grandparents and great-grandparents. For example, many a girl today could become pregnant at just under eleven years of age (boys are also becoming sexually mature … Getting Pregnant: How to Make it Happen
How to calculate ovulation? A woman’s fertile days depend on her menstrual cycle, or more precisely, on the time of ovulation. But when does ovulation occur after the period? This varies greatly from woman to woman. This is because the length of the cycle varies: Some women have a cycle of 28 days, others only … Calculating Fertile Days
Brief overview Description: Those who are not pregnant after one year despite regular, unprotected sexual intercourse are considered infertile. Causes: Causes range from diseases to congenital malformations to injuries (e.g., from surgery or infection). Symptoms: Signs are usually nonspecific (e.g., in women: Lower abdominal pain and cycle discomfort, in men: weight gain, swelling of the … Infertility: Causes, Types, Treatment
What does artificial insemination cost? Costs are always incurred with assisted reproduction. The financial burden ranges from about 100 euros to several thousand euros. In addition, there may be expenses for medication and sample storage. How much you actually have to pay yourself is made up of the share of the health insurance, state subsidies … Artificial Fertilization: Costs
Brief overview Description: Infertility in a man occurs when he is unable to father a child within one year despite regular, unprotected sex. Symptoms: Signs are usually nonspecific and range from weight gain to swelling of the testicles to pain when urinating. Causes: Common causes are sperm production disorders, impaired sperm quality, diseases, injuries to … Male Infertility: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate): Pain or discomfort with punctum maximum in the perineal area. Radiation in the direction of the testicles or penis Occasionally also pain continuation in the area of the urinary bladder, rectum and back Pain during urination (alguria) (40%). Pain associated with ejaculation (ejaculatory … Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (development of disease) The underlying pathophysiology of prostatitis is still poorly understood. It is recognized that there is a multifactorial etiology (cause). Acute bacterial prostatitis (ABP; NIH type I). Acute bacterial prostatitis can be either urogenic (originating in the urinary organs), hematogenic (caused by the blood), or, in rare cases, caused by the spread … Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation): Causes
General measures Observance of the general hygiene measures! In the case of abacterial prostatitis, that is, no bacteria can be detected as the cause, an active sexual life is recommended. Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use). Limited alcohol consumption (max. 25 g alcohol per day). Avoidance of psychosocial stress: Mental conflicts Stress Nutritional medicine Nutritional … Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation): Therapy
To prevent endometriosis, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Environmental pollution – Intoxications (poisonings). Beta-HCH (by-product of lindane manufacture). Mirex (insecticide) Prevention factors (protective factors) Breastfeeding: A prospective observational study demonstrated that mothers who breastfed their infants for a long time were less likely to develop endometriosis later (-40%): Breastfeeding duration <1 … Endometriosis: Prevention
